These Photoshopped Pictures of a Newborn Are Truly Moving

Baby Sophia was born on May 30 with a liver tumor, and unfortunately passed away from complications just six weeks later. Because of her condition, she remained in the hospital surrounded by medical equipment and multiple tubes for the duration of her life.

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Sophia's father, Nathen Steffel, posted a photo of her on Reddit with this caption:

"Photoshop Request: My daughter recently passed away after a long battle in the children's hospital. Since she was in the hospital her whole life we never were able to get a photo without all her tubes. Can someone remove the tubes from this photo?"

There are over 1,200 comments left on Steffel's post, some with photos and sketches attached, and others extending their condolences to the family.

In an email to TODAY Parents, Steffel wrote, "I didn't really want all the publicity, I just wanted a picture. What I received was a whole lot of love and support from complete strangers."

Thanks to the technology of Photoshop and the compassion of Reddit users across the nation, the Steffels now have a selection of pictures that allow them to remember their daughter for the beautiful baby she was.